. Black lace drop waist dress with silk inserts - later underdress, numerous holes and stitched repairs to the lace especially the shoulders and under the arms, larger hole to the front, loose stitches where the silk joins at the back, wear to the silk overall. Black dress with silk chiffon inserts - labelled 'British Made', several small holes to the lace and some alterations overall, wear to the chiffon. Black textured coat - some wear overall, loose threads to the hem. Similar black crepe jacket - small hole to the front, couple of small areas of wear/holes to the back, pin prick sized holes, slight wear and fading, hem restitched. Black chiffon dress - couple of marks to the front, loose threads to the hem and slight wear. Bias cut dress - pulling to the edging on the v neckline, slight rubbing and wear overall.

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Regarding Pictures, Prints and Works on Paper, works are not examined out of the frame, unless specifically stated. Tennants Auctioneers do not cover damage to gilded wood or plaster picture frames, or to picture frame glass whilst the item is in our possession.

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